Edition 10

Sally Lindsay front cover of Brood Magazine

Sally Lindsay is one of Britain’s best loved actors and presenters, best known for her roles as Shelley Unwin in ITV’S Coronation Street, Lisa Johnson in Sky One’s comedy series Mount Pleasant, and as Kath Agnew in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours. As well as Sally’s impressive on screen career, she is also co-founder of the award winning production company – Saffron Cherry – and is responsible for creating and writing a number of hit shows such as Scott and Bailey and Madame Blanc Mysteries. Alongside her accomplished career, Sally is also a loving and dedicated mum of 4; Step Mum to her two step children – Kristabel and Curtis, and Mum to her twin boys – Victor and Louie, aged 12. We were lucky enough to chat to Sally, and we couldn’t wait to find out all about her journey, how she managed to juggle family life alongside such a successful career and what she has learnt along the way!  

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Building a Brand as a Working Parent: The Bit Nobody Talks About (The Loneliness)

Building a Brand as a Working Parent: The Bit Nobody Talks About (The Loneliness)

Building a brand as a working parent looks great on paper — flexible hours, doing something you love, creating a life that fits around family. But the reality is often messier. You’re juggling school runs and deadlines, client work and packed lunches, confidence wobbles and cash flow worries… and somehow you’re expected to show up online like you’ve got it all under control.

How Ford Custom Alloy Wheels Transform the Look of Your Van

How Ford Custom Alloy Wheels Transform the Look of Your Van

Upgrading your van is not just about practicality. Appearance matters, too. It affects how clients, customers, and other drivers see it. Wheels are often ignored, but they can completely change a vehicle’s stance. Ford custom alloy wheels immediately modernize a van’s look. They add sharpness and confidence that standard steel wheels cannot match. Whether you use your van for business, leisure, or both, alloy wheels offer a visual upgrade that feels meaningful rather than just for show.

The Balance of Play

The Balance of Play

I hate admitting that because I value play so deeply, especially in those precious early years. It’s how our children learn, explore, imagine and build confidence. But as a mum trying to keep a household running and a business growing, it’s not always easy to appreciate those moments.

Introducing Amanda Marks

Introducing Amanda Marks

We’re thrilled to welcome our new columnist Amanda Marks. Amanda is a Renowned Breastfeeding, Food & Sleep Consultant

With over 40 years of experience supporting families, Amanda Marks is a highly respected breastfeeding, food, and sleep consultant. Based in prestigious locations including 10 Harley Street, London, and Alderley Edge, Cheshire, Amanda has worked with families from diverse backgrounds, including media personalities and royalty, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.

How to network at your first in-person event

How to network at your first in-person event

In-person networking can be a bit overwhelming, especially when it’s your first time. Unlike with LinkedIn, you don’t have all the time in the world to figure out what message you’re going to write next – you’re faced with real-world, real-time socialising, and that requires a certain preparation and confidence.

Beat The Heat: Top Tips To Help Your Kids Sleep During A Heatwave

Brood Magazine Wellness Beat The Heat: Top Tips To Help Your Kids Sleep During A Heatwave Expert advice, daytime hacks, and soothing routines to keep your little ones cool and safe when the temperatures soar. When summer temperatures skyrocket, daytime fun can quickly...

Beat the Heatwave: Budget-Friendly School Holiday Activities for All Ages

Beat the Heatwave: Budget-Friendly School Holiday Activities for All Ages How to keep the kids entertained, stay cool, and protect your bank account during the summer scorcher. With temperatures soaring across the country, keeping the kids entertained over the school...

Why keeping employees hydrated improves productivity

Why keeping employees hydrated improves productivity When it comes to helping staff perform at their best, hydration is one of the most overlooked factors - yet one of the easiest to tackle. By simply providing access to a water cooler or dispenser, like those from...

Returning to Work in Construction? Here’s a Refresher Guide

Returning to Work in Construction? Here's a Refresher Guide Construction moves at a fast pace. If you've been away for five or ten years to raise children or focus on family, you might feel like the industry has moved on without you. It's true that the way projects...

Where Kids Eat Free This May Half Term: Blend Family Food Halls

Family Dining Kids Eat Free This May Half Term: The Ultimate UK Family Dining Guide From global street food courts to authentic three-course Italian feasts, feeding little foodies just got a lot more affordable. This May half term, keeping the whole family happy at...

Lisa Johnson: From £30K Debt to Multi-Millionaire – How a Mum of Two Built a Freedom-Focused Business

Lisa Johnson BY LOLO STUBBS AWARD WINNING ENTREPRENEUR, SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, SPEAKER, PODCAST HOST AND MUM OF TWO, LISA JOHNSON DOESN’T DO FLUFF. SHE DOES RESULTS. A strategist, mentor and straight-talking voice in the online business space, Lisa has...

3 Easy Family Recipes That Will Stop Weeknight Dinner Stress | Peter Sidwell’s Kitchen

3 Easy Family Recipes That Will Stop Weeknight Dinner Stress | Peter Sidwell's Kitchen Family Cooking with Peter Sidwell When I think about the food I love cooking most, it always comes back to family. Not restaurant food, not show-off dishes but the meals that fit...

How Black Alloy Wheels Can Change the Look of a Car

Most car modifications involve a compromise of some kind: more performance, more cost; sportier look, less practicality. Black alloy wheels are kind of an exception to that rule. They're one of the few modifications you can make to a car that change that change how it...

What to Look for in a Competitive Insurance Provider

What to Look for in a Competitive Insurance Provider  It’s easy to get overwhelmed when shopping around for insurance, and it can be tempting to let monthly premiums be the determining factor. But this is more often than not a mistake. As with most things in life,...

Why Your Bed Frame Might Be Ruining Your Sleep (Without You Realising)

Why Your Bed Frame Might Be Ruining Your Sleep (Without You Realising) When sleep goes wrong, the blame almost always falls on the mattress. It's a reasonable first guess, and often a correct one, but not always. The bed frame underneath the mattress is one of the...

7 Parent Hacks for Surviving the School Holidays

7 Parent Hacks for Surviving the School Holidays Ah, school holidays—the ultimate test of a parent’s creativity, patience, and snack reserves. If you’re a busy, entrepreneurial parent juggling family and work, you know the struggle is real. But don’t worry: BROOD’s...

The Joy of Family Dining: Why San Carlo’s Children’s Menu Wins Over Little Foodies

The Joy of Family Dining: Why San Carlo’s Children’s Menu Wins Over Little Foodies Finding a restaurant that balances a sophisticated atmosphere with a truly welcoming environment for children can often feel like a challenge. However, Italian culture has always placed...

When Love Goes Global and a UK Civil Partnership Visa Makes It Possible

When Love Goes Global and a UK Civil Partnership Visa Makes It Possible Make your relationship global with a Civil Partnership visa UK. This visa type allows you to move to Britain to join your UK-based civil partner. This route is ideal for both same-sex and...

Building confidence as a working parent: how to show up authentically in business

Building confidence as a working parent: how to show up authentically in business Having a child causes a seismic shift in your life. From nappies and bottles to children’s TV, your world tilts to accommodate your little one, and it’s not uncommon for a new personal...

8 Best Apps Similar to Snapchat That Are Worth Trying in 2026

8 Best Apps Similar to Snapchat That Are Worth Trying in 2026 Snapchat changed how people share quick, casual moments, but it is far from the only app built around fast conversations, disappearing content, filters, and visual storytelling. In 2026, users have more...

Best GPS Apps to Track Your Loved Ones in Real-Time

Best GPS Apps to Track Your Loved Ones in Real-Time Most people don't think about GPS apps until they need one fast. And the best ones aren't just about knowing where someone is on a map. They deal with real challenges: keeping location data accurate when road...

Home Security Mistakes Most Renters Make

Home Security Mistakes Most Renters Make A lot of renters assume that home security is their landlord's job. And while landlords do have responsibilities, the reality is that most break-ins happen because of small, fixable issues that tenants overlook. Deadbolts that...

How to Plan a Spontaneous Vacation – Booking a Cruise at the Last Minute

How to Plan a Spontaneous Vacation: Booking a Cruise at the Last Minute Life has a funny way of presenting you with a free weekend just when you least expect it. Maybe you've had a cancellation, maybe wanderlust has simply got the better of you—either way, you're now...

⁠Innovative Team-Building Ideas for Business Owners

⁠Innovative Team-Building Ideas for Business Owners  If you’re looking to give your employees more than a routine ice-breaker exercise, then you will have to give it some thought. To afford workers an engaging and useful team-building exercise, you need to serve up...

BBC casting call: Will You Be My Friend? – children aged 5–8 who are struggling to make friends

Is your child finding it hard to make friends? The BBC is looking for children aged 5–8 A new BBC One and iPlayer series, Will You Be My Friend?, is looking for children aged five to eight who are struggling to make friends — whether they’re shy, feel like they don’t...